Polignano - a town on the Adriatic Sea

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Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, all apartments in this modern development have large balconies or sun terraces. Actually, there are two resorts in this complex on the shore of the Corvino Bay: Hotel Villaggio Cala Corvino (northern part, towards Bari) and Cala Corvino Club II (southern part, towards Monòpoli). The resorts have been affiliated with RCI since 1990.

Best Things About the Resort:
Between these two resorts, visitors will find six domes which host administrative personnel and the restaurant. You will find the reception area and all you need inside the big dome – here you check in, check out (you can do it a night before if you plan to leave early). The reception area is open 24x7 but the night shift does not speak English. The resort was the only place where we could see the American flag waving (no Canadian though).

The beautiful Adriatic Coast and magnificent climate combine with a host of local attractions and sporting activities which can make Cala Corvino a delightful vacation destination. The seascape in the morning is breathtaking when the Adriatic Sea is calm like a mirror. Unfortunately, the last week of May when we stayed, it was rainy and cold.

Entertainment program starts in June, do not expect much activities in May.

Other amenities include swimming pool, open-air restaurant, small open-air theatre and access to the beach which is approximately 200m away.

Resort Experience:
Our 2 bedroom unit could allow up to 6 people to sleep there. We had a double bed in the master bedroom, sofa bed and bunk bed in the second bedroom, partial kitchen and two shower rooms, including a toilet and washbasin. Yes. Our unit had a telephone and television with Italian channels only.

There is a big supermarket called "Sisa" or "C7" , 800m from the resort towards the town, open Mon Sat 9 – 8PM (in theory, it was supposed to be open on Sun 9 – noon). Even closer, 300m or so is the Sam’s Club like store called Cash and Carry (it sells everything in bulk but if you ask politely they will sell you a smaller quantity).

The local bus links the area with downtown (the resort is the last stop on the route). The bus runs Mon – Sat every hour and costs 0.80 Euro one way. There is a shuttle service on request (for a charge) from the resort to Bari airport and train station (it is much less expensive than the local taxi).

The resort offers some excursions; you can bring your own ideas, and the staff will do their best to help. The resort area is in excellent condition, the staff is friendly and eager to help. Bear in mind though that the resort is located on the outskirts of the town, with industrial zone to the south and east and potato fields to the north. Occasionally you will notice something strange in the air, you can smell it – the factory nearby is processing olive oil, the locals explain. It can erode the quality of your vacation for awhile.

In conclusion, the area is inexpensive (food, wine and clothes) and offers several great sightseeing opportunities.

• Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
• Activities: Good
• Amenities: Very Good
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Very Good
• Service: Excellent

On the interior we can observe the classic cathedral structure with three aisles separated by columns. The magnificent Baroque ceiling was done in 1661 by local artist Carlo Rosa. Its dominating feature is the cupola. Byzantine influence is strong – you can feel it in the main portal, the portals at the sides, and the external open galleries. But there are also some Arabesque Lombard and French features here. The design of the Presbytery seems Byzantine too.